Opinion
World Jewish Congress welcomes Greek court decision naming antisemitic Golden Dawn party as criminal organisation
In a statement provided to Neos Kosmos, the World Jewish Congress (WJC) has applauded a Greek court’s decision to convict the leadership of the country’s Golden Dawn national political party …
Experts’ Opinions: Budget 2020 and the Greek community of Australia
Neos Kosmos reached out to Greek Australian economists to ask them what the Australia’s Federal Budget for this year has in store for established multicultural groups, such as people of …
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Opinion: How much does religion inform your Greek identity?
When we look at all the major traditional Greek celebrations throughout the calendar, the majority of them fall under the category of religion. From name days, to Easter, to celebrating …
Wartime occupation of Greece comes under the spotlight in GCM online lecture
On the evening of Thursday, 8 October, the Professor of Modern European History at Newcastle University (UK), Violetta Hionidou, will present her online lecture entitled: Famine and Death in Occupied …
Ismene Thiveos set to run for councillor in Moreland
I’m Ismene Thiveos and I’ve put up my hand to run in the Moreland Council elections. With three generations of my family living in Moreland, I have a strong understanding …
Are we still in this together?
In anticipation of this year’s delayed Federal Budget due to be handed down by Josh Frydenberg on Tuesday, 6 October, I was reminded of one of the great movies of …
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Marc Chagall and Greece: a love story hidden between the brush strokes
“Greece is both still Europe but also already the Orient.” Marc Chagall At first instance, Modernist painter Marc Chagall’s relationship with Greece is not immediately apparent. Referred to by …
Burning down the house: Bushfire seasons around the world
Growing up in Australia, one is no stranger to raging wind, seas, brutal and harsh sunlight, and the constant blazing fires that char their way through every summer. For those …
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New EU migration pact driven by political compromise, not humanitarianism
The EU has revealed its long-awaited pact on migration and asylum. Brought forward by a week, the timing seems an attempt to pacify the outrage over the devastating fire at …
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Maria Vamvakinou’s ‘thoughts’ are with Jenny Mikakos
Maria Vamvakinou sent a message of support to Jenny Mikakos following her resignation as health minister: My thoughts are with Jenny today. The very difficult decision she has made today …